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A scene from <em>Twelve Angry Men</em>
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Interview: David Simpatico Talks About His Musical Twelve Angry Men
Twelve Angry Men is now running at Theater Latte Da in Minneapolis.
Russell G. Jones and Chris Myers
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Russell G. Jones and Chris Myers to Lead Where the Mountain Meets the Sea
The Manhattan Theatre Club production is written by Jeff Augustin.
Not every ticket for <em>The Music Man</em> is $699.
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8 Ways to Score Cheaper Theater Tickets in New York
Whether you're looking for Broadway or off-Broadway, theatergoers on a budget have plenty of options.
Jeff Still, Tracy Letts, and Cliff Chamberlain appear in Letts's <em>The Minutes</em>, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, at Broadway's Studio 54.
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The Minutes at Studio 54 Will Continue to Require Audiences to Wear Masks
Other Broadway productions are set to go mask-optional tomorrow.
Samantha Williams, Paul Alexander Nolan, and the cast of <em>Life After</em>
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Review: Life After Plumbs the Depths of a Teen's Grief After a Parent's Death
Britta Johnson's new musical is running at Chicago's Goodman Theatre.
William Daniels as John Adams in the original Broadway production of <em>1776</em>
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A Walk Down 1776 Memory Lane, With William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett
Daniels, the original John Adams, and his wife, tell us about the legendary original production of the Tony-winning musical.
Ingrid Michaelson pens the music and lyrics for <em>The Notebook</em>, making its world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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The Notebook Musical Announces Casting for Chicago World Premiere
Tony winner Maryann Plunkett will play one of three Allies in the new Ingrid Michaelson musical.
Alex Lawther stars in William Shakespeare's <em>Hamlet</em>, directed by Robert Icke, for Almeida Theatre at Park Avenue Armory.
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Review: Robert Icke's Hamlet Is Simultaneously Innovative and Too Predictable
Alex Lawther stars as the Prince of Denmark in this acclaimed production from London.
Aaron Sorkin pens a new book for Lerner and Loewe's <em>Camelot</em>, opening next season at Lincoln Center Theater.
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Lincoln Center Theater Pushes Camelot Opening to Spring 2023
The revival production features a new book by Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin.
<em>Making a Murderer: The Musical</em> Sets World Premiere for Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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Making a Murderer: The Musical Sets World Premiere for Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Comedy writer Phil Mealey writes and stars in the new musical, based on the popular true crime series.
Stephen Schwartz
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Stephen Schwartz Details Why Wicked Movie Needs to Be Two Parts
The films are set to star Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Watch: Sara Bareilles, Patina Miller, Phillipa Soo, and More Take First Bows in <em>Into the Woods</em>
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Watch: Sara Bareilles, Patina Miller, Phillipa Soo, and More Take First Bows in Into the Woods
The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical returns to Broadway for a limited time.
Caissie Levy, David Krumholtz, and Brandon Uranowitz
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David Krumholtz, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz to Star in Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt on Broadway
The new play is directed by Patrick Marber and will feature 23 Broadway debuts.
Ernest Thompson
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Interview: On Golden Pond Playwright Ernest Thompson Talks About the Return of His West Side Waltz
Thompson gives us his thoughts on Katharine Hepburn's turn in the original Broadway production.
Review: <em>53% Of</em> Pokes Holes in the Identity Politics of White Women on Both Sides of the Aisle
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Review: 53% Of Pokes Holes in the Identity Politics of White Women on Both Sides of the Aisle
Steph Del Rosso draws a few unflattering parallels between the white women who voted for Trump and the ones who marched against him.
Review: The Jimmy Awards Deliver a <em>Parade</em> of Optimism in a Triumphant Homecoming
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Review: The Jimmy Awards Deliver a Parade of Optimism in a Triumphant Homecoming
The National High School Musical Theatre Awards returned to the Minskoff Theatre for the first time since 2019.
Russell Harvard will play the King in the Deaf West Theatre production of Sophocles's <em>Oedipus</em> at the Getty Villa.
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Deaf West Theatre to Present Murder Mystery Oedipus at Getty Villa
Russell Harvard will play the title role.
Jim Parsons
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Jim Parsons to Star in Off-Broadway Revival of A Man of No Importance
John Doyle will direct the Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty musical.
Ryan McCartan will play Hans in the Frozen tour.
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Ryan McCartan Returning to Play Hans in Frozen Tour
The actor will join the North American tour July 12-September 4.
Watch: David Harbour, Bill Pullman, and More Discuss West End Debut of Theresa Rebeck's <em>Mad House</em>
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Watch: David Harbour, Bill Pullman, and More Discuss West End Debut of Theresa Rebeck's Mad House
Rebeck's latest comedy has its world premiere, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson, Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson, and Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson in <em>Hocus Pocus 2</em>
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The Sanderson Sisters Are Back! Watch the First Trailer for Hocus Pocus 2
Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker return to their iconic roles in the new film, coming to Disney Plus this fall.
Donja R. Love
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Interview: Playwright Donja R. Love on Building the World of MCC Theater's Soft
The new play runs off-Broadway through July 17.
McKinley Belcher III joins the Broadway cast of <em>Death of a Salesman</em>.
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McKinley Belcher III to Join Death of a Salesman on Broadway
The London transfer will star Wendell Pierce and Sharon D Clarke as Willy and Linda Loman.
Ralph Fiennes played Robert Moses in David Hare's <em>Straight Line Crazy</em>, which recently concluded a run at London's Bridge Theatre. He will reprise his performance in the US premiere.
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Ralph Fiennes to Play Robert Moses in Straight Line Crazy Off-Broadway
Fiennes hops across the pond with the London production of David Hare's new play.